Which of the following could be considered a cost of using natural resources

a. environmental destruction

b. using resources for goods and services

c. creating jobs

d. energy production

What three countries colonized the United States and Canada?

Which of these is not a government enacted and backed legal action that have been taken with the intention of saving species and preserving biodiversity?

Which continent lies at approximately 20º S, 140º E? South America Asia Australia North America

A theory: Occurs with unvarying uniformity under ideal conditions. Explains why events occur in nature. Does not have to have the agreement of the scientific community. asks a question that needs to be answered.

Which term below does not describe a world climate region?

1. Describe the most important diagnostic properties in igneous rocks. 2. What minerals would you expect to form in basalt? (Hint: Consider composition and Bowen's reaction series). Explain your answer.

What is the most important role of the ecosystems of the Andes? A. Keep the environment stable and reduces air pollution B. Reduce the chance of floods, desertification, and landslides C. Regulate the availability of freshwater D. All of the above

All of the following are examples of thematic maps except:

Which is used by scientists as evidence that Earth's inner core is solid? O A. S waves cannot travel through the inner core, creating a shadow zone. O B. Seismic waves change speed when they go from the inner core to the outer core. O C.

What role did geography play in the early African kingdoms? Volcanic eruptions scared away attackers. Mineral deposits brought wealth and power. The Great Rift separated them from the continent. Tropical storms extended the growing season.